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  • Black Arrow (2006–2006)
  • TV Mini-series | 540 min | Adventure, Drama, History
Black Arrow (2006–2006)
TV Mini-series | 540 min | Adventure, Drama, History

The inspiring principle of the adaptation of the novel by R. L. Stevenson "The Black Arrow" for Tv is to shift the conflict of the War of the Two Roses from England to Tirolo, at the border between Italy and Germany, where the conflict ...See moreThe inspiring principle of the adaptation of the novel by R. L. Stevenson "The Black Arrow" for Tv is to shift the conflict of the War of the Two Roses from England to Tirolo, at the border between Italy and Germany, where the conflict between the Pope and the Empire takes place in the same years. This is the transition period in which Middle Age - embodied in the tyrannical feudatory Raniero von Rottemburg - gives way to Modern times - represented by Cusano and his Court. The main theme of the novel is that one cannot fight against evil by doing evil. The protagonists of our series will come to understand that the aim does not justify the means and that justice has to replace revenge. The Black Arrow is a Bildungsroman about growth and love in wartime: at the end of the 15th century the nobles connected to the Asburgo's Court fight against those related to the Church and to its spiritual master Nicolo Cusano - Nikolaus von Kues - bishop of Bressanone. The men of The Black Arrow, a group of outlaws, stay apart from this conflict: they fight the injustices and abuses of power and they pursue their own project of vengeance, but they will have to choose which side of the conflict they belong. Marco of Monforte (19 years old) is Raniero von Rottenburg's adopted son: his adopted father is power-hungry and sides with Asburgos; Giovanna Bentivoglio (18 years old) is bishop Cusano's beloved pupil and heiress of the coveted feud of Fanes. The two youths seem destined to be enemies but fate plans something different: they happen to meet on the battlefield where Giovanna, who is an excellent archer, has disguised herself as a man to have the opportunity to fight. From then on, their destinies are indissolubly bonded. Thanks to the men of The Black Arrow, Marco soon discovers the truth about his father's death - he was killed by Raniero when Marco was only a child - and thus, definitively enters the world of the adults. Giovanna will also be forced to grow up rapidly in order to face the mystery about her past. The birth and growth of love between the two lovers is continuously put to the test by vicissitudes and deceptions of false supporters. The long and pernicious war will also cross their paths, it will be very difficult for them to discern the differences between true friends and toes, but they will also meet sincere friendship, love and loyalty. In every adventure's tale there is a happy end, and Marco and Giovanna will finally be able to make their dream come true. Written by Anonymous See less
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Updated Oct 17, 2006

Release date (First episode)
Oct 12, 2006 (Italy)

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60 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Riccardo Scamarcio
Marco di Monforte Marco di Monforte   See fewer
6
Giulio Pampiglione
Goffredo di Lanes / Gofreddo di Fanes Goffredo di Lanes / Gofreddo di Fanes   See fewer
6
Martina Stella
Giovanna Bentivoglio di Fanes Giovanna Bentivoglio di Fanes   See fewer
6
Jane Alexander
Magdalia di Toblach Magdalia di Toblach   See fewer
6
6
Luca Calvani
Padre di Giovanna Padre di Giovanna   See fewer
6
6
6
Giovanni Cianfriglia
Capo Convoglio Capo Convoglio   See fewer
6
Andrea Gherpelli
Procopio Procopio   See fewer
6
6
6
6
6
Vincenzo Alfieri
Giovane delle Rovine Giovane delle Rovine   See fewer
6
6
David Winter
Alessio Alessio   See fewer
6
Bruno Verdirosi
Soldato Convoglio Soldato Convoglio   See fewer
6
Fernando Cerulli
Secondo Anziano Secondo Anziano   See fewer
6
6
6
Franco Barbero
Bernardo Bernardo   See fewer
6
Aldo Delaude
Georg von Altenkirchen Georg von Altenkirchen   See fewer
6
Gea Lionello
Lucrezia Lucrezia   See fewer
6
Guido Roncalli
Seraphino Gallus Seraphino Gallus   See fewer
6
6
Renato Cravero
Peter aka Padre Widho Peter aka Padre Widho   See fewer
6
6
Antonio Sarasso
Contadino Contadino   See fewer
6
6
Francesca Rizzotti
Madre Rosemarie Madre Rosemarie   See fewer
6
6
6
Lucia Vasini
Madre Brigitte Madre Brigitte   See fewer
6
Davide Umiliata
Marchese di San Candido Marchese di San Candido   See fewer
6
Carlo Dogliani
Contadino Cusano Contadino Cusano   See fewer
6
Joshua Karmann
Conte del Tirolo Conte del Tirolo   See fewer
6
6
6
Valeria Cavalli
Isabella Di Monforte Isabella Di Monforte   See fewer
5
Enzo Dino
Soldato Soldato   See fewer
2
Ennio Fantastichini
Raniero di Rottenburg Raniero di Rottenburg   See fewer
1
Carlo Cartier
Wolf Keller Wolf Keller   See fewer
1
Francesco Venditti
Cristiano Keller Cristiano Keller   See fewer
1
Armando De Razza
Duca di Castelrovo Duca di Castelrovo   See fewer
1
Emilio De Marchi
Braccio Squarcialupi Braccio Squarcialupi   See fewer
1
Miguel Herz-Kestranek
Nicolas Krebs Cusano Nicolas Krebs Cusano   See fewer
1
Alexander Lutz
Michele Nidrist Michele Nidrist   See fewer
1
Francesco Pennasilico
Fra Biaggio Fra Biaggio   See fewer
1
Stefano Molinari
Silvano Plaz Silvano Plaz   See fewer
1
Samia Kassir
Rosalba Rosalba   See fewer
1
1
Adriano Todaro
Petruccio Petruccio   See fewer
1
Vanni Corbellini
Gualtiero Di San Casciano Gualtiero Di San Casciano   See fewer
1
1
Marco Pancrazi
Soldato Giovane Soldato Giovane   See fewer
1
Franco Moscon
Knight Knight   See fewer
1
1
1
Riccardo Leto
Comandante Guardie Bressanone (uncredited) Comandante Guardie Bressanone (uncredited)   See fewer
6
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